PUNO DANCES, ISLANDS AND AMAZING VIEWS ON THE TITICACA LAKE
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Itinerary
WARM WELCOME AND FOLKLORIC SHOW ON THE CATAMARAN JUMBO CATAMARAN
The tour starts with the pick up from the hotel at 07:00 am approximately
approximately, transferring us then to the
port/main pier of Puno. At this point, the Jumbo catamaran
the Jumbo Catamaran, where we will take our assigned seats.
our assigned seats. We will experience a brief, but
a brief, but impressive reception that will include a show of typical
show of typical Puno dances, immersing us in the authenticity of the
immersing us in the authenticity of the local folklore. In addition, we will
will give us the opportunity to actively participate, either by dancing to the rhythm of the
either dancing to the rhythm of the music or capturing unforgettable
capturing unforgettable moments through photographs with the
talented members of the group. After fully enjoying
this magical welcome, we will embark to begin our
embark to begin our journey through the waters of Lake Titicaca.
of Lake Titicaca.
THE FLOATING ISLANDS OF THE UROS
At the beginning of the navigation, the guide and the captain will introduce themselves to
the beginning of the voyage on Lake Titicaca. During the trip, the guide will
the guide will share detailed information about the highest navigable
highest navigable lake in the world. The first stop will be at the
floating islands of the Uros, located at 3812 m (12506 ft) altitude.
altitude. Here, we will visit a local Uros family,
who will immerse us in their way of life, including carachi and pejerrey fishing.
fishing for carachi and pejerrey. They will also teach us about the
secret uses of the totora reed plant. Currently, the Uros community
the Uros community has around 100 floating islands. After this unique experience in the
Uros, we will head to the island of Taquile.
The tour starts with the pick up at the hotel at 07:15 am approximately, then transferring us to the main port/dock of Puno.
port/dock of Puno. Our speedboat will be waiting for us at this point, where the guide and captain will introduce themselves to us.
the boat, where the guide and the captain will meet us to start the trip on Lake Titicaca. During the trip, the guide will share detailed information about the highest navigable lake in the world.
information about the highest navigable lake in the world. The first stop will be at the floating islands of the Uros, located at 3812 m (12506 m).
at 3812 m (12506 ft) altitude. Here, we will visit a local Uros family, who will immerse us in their way of life, including fishing.
their lifestyle, including carachi and silverside fishing. They will also teach us about the secret uses
of the totora reed plant. Currently, the Uros community has around 100 floating islands.
After this unique experience in the Uros, we will head to Taquile Island.
THE ISLAND OF TAQUILE
We will navigate from the Uros islands for approximately
approximately 2 hours until we reach the island of Taquile,
which rises 3905 m (12,959 ft) above sea level.
Once we disembark, we will begin a leisurely hike along its cobblestone
walk along its cobblestone paths, passing through beautiful stone arches and
beautiful stone arches and enjoying landscapes such as its cultivation terraces.
cultivation terraces.
We will arrive at a central place where our guide will introduce us to the local families of Taquimbo.
our guide will introduce us to the local families of Taquile. We will enjoy their music
their music, traditions and we will dive into the main characteristic that highlights the quality of their
the quality of their textiles, since in 2006 they were declared as a cultural
in 2006 were declared as intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
intangible cultural heritage of humanity.
Also, a native family of Taquile will prepare lunch with local products.
lunch with local products. Afterwards, we will have enough time to rest,
We will have enough time to rest, buy handicrafts and delight
and delight ourselves with these beautiful landscapes.
Finally, we will make a last walk to descend from the island to our speedboat and embark back across the river.
return across the incredible Lake Titicaca to the main port, arriving at around 04:00 pm.
04:00 pm.
What to bring?
- Sun hat}
- Hiking shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun block
- A bottle of water ( you can also buy on the islands )
- Light clothing and warm clothes ( the temperature changes very fast )
- Money in soles S/ ( exchange rate in the islands very low for dollars )
- Rain poncho ( rainy season from October to March )
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